New Collecting Ideas: Assistance Please!

coinguy89

I've searched the World Coin Book 2006 price guide I got at the library today. I've searched the whole thing. I've come up with a list of series and collections to potentialy start. I was thinking, since I collect so much older stuff (pre-1900) I should collect something or a few things 20th century and in brilliant uncirculated condition. I've come up with the following:

Germany, Third Reich - 5 Reichsmark 1935-1939 (includes all different mintmarks)

Germany, Federal Republic - 1 Pfenning, 2 Pfenning, and 10 Pfenning 1950-2001

Poland, Peoples Republic - 1 Zloty 1957-1988

Switzerland - Rappen or 2 Rappen 1902-1946 and/or 1948-2004, or 1 Franc 1968-2004

I've also found tons of small islands with beautiful one cent copper colored coins. I might try collecting some of those, even though they're supposed to be 'collector's coins.' Let me know if I'll hit a huge road block with any of those series. Thanks!

Rickc300

The Third Reich is doable, collecting in only uncirculated may take a while to complete though. I just finished mine this last week in XF after 20 years. The Federal Republic as long as you ignore the 1967-G Proof only 2 Pfennig is pretty easy to complete in BU with proofs being pretty cheap too. I have no idea on the others you listed, I am basing this on my own experience with the German stuff.
Good luck and let us know what you decide to do...
Regards,
Rick

Preussen

<< <i>The Third Reich is doable, collecting in only uncirculated may take a while to complete though. >>

I'm working on a 3rd Reich 2 & 5 Mark set in BU (including the Luther & Schiller pieces, I believe there are 99 total). I have all of the 2 Marks but still lack a couple of the 5 Marks (and looking for upgrades on a few). This has been a very enjoyable set to collect. With some exceptions, most of the coins are quite affordable. The challenge is finding them in true Uncirculated condition and with minimal abrasions . I'm beginning to think that one or two of the 5 Marks might not exist in BU.

Good Luck. - Preussen

Rickc300

<< <i>I'm beginning to think that one or two of the 5 Marks might not exist in BU. >>



Like the 1939-E? I got a good looking XF and am thrilled to have it and at this time I will take any grade 1934-E and G with the date. The '33 Luther G is another I have never seen in better than XF...

You finished the 2 mark in BU? that must be an impressive looking set. I am missing the '36 E and J as well as the '39-E I will also take any grade '33-G Luther to just complete that issue...

Coinguy... Back to your original post, the 35-39 series is possible in Uncirculated and shouldn't be to difficult to complete (except the 1939-E for me)... And if you do as Preussen is doing and collect all of them including the 2 Marks it is still a doable set but in BU may take a really long time and effort to really find them in UNC. I collect all of the Empire, Weimar and 3rd Reich by date and mint, I will buy an UNC if available, but have no qualms about buying a VF either. I am interested in completing my collection and upgrading later as I come across them.

Rick

Preussen

<< <i>I'm beginning to think that one or two of the 5 Marks might not exist in BU. >>




<< <i>Like the 1939-E? I got a good looking XF and am thrilled to have it and at this time I will take any grade 1934-E and G with the date. The '33 Luther G is another I have never seen in better than XF... >>


Maybe I'm lucky, but I have a nice, frosty (MS64+) 1939-E. My '34 E & G w/dates are MS63 and AU/Unc respectively. I still need the '33 E & G Luthers. Another I can't find in BU is the 1935-J church w/o date.


<< <i>You finished the 2 mark in BU? >>

I have all of the 2 Marks, but I still need a couple of upgrades for the set to be fully BU.


<< <i>I am missing the '36 E and J as well as the '39-E I will also take any grade '33-G Luther to just complete that issue... >>


I found the '36-E & '39-E, both in MS63. A friend in Germany found a '36-J for me, also in MS63. My 33-G Luther is pretty nice, although probably technically a "slider."

Fun series, huh? Good Luck! - Preussen